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 Learn Basics of South Indian Carnatic Flute –
Level - 1

Section 1: Types of Indian Bamboo Flutes

 Welcome to the course

 Different forms of Indian Music & A Brief - North & South Indian Classical Music
 Types of Indian Bamboo Flutes & its Differences

Section 2: Major Contributors to Carnatic Flute

 Sri Sharaba Shastrigal’s contribution

 T. R Mahalingam’s Contribution

Section 3: Different Scales in Carnatic Flute/Music

 About Scales and its importance

 Understanding every Scale and its applications

Section 4: Physical Disciplines of Carnatic Flute

 Right sitting Posture & Ways to get Pure Sound on Carnatic Flute
 How to hold the flute in Cross Fingering technique

Section 5: Introduction to Harikambodhi & Mayamalawagowla Raga

 Importance of Harikambodhi Raga

 How to play Saptaswaras in ‘Harikambodhi Raga' Part 1 (Sa to Ma)
 How to play Saptaswaras in ‘Harikambodhi Raga' Part - 2 (Pa to Ni)
 How to play Saptaswaras in ‘Harikambodhi Raga' - A quick Recap
 How to play Saptaswaras in ‘Mayamalawagowla Raga’

Section 6: Octaves in Carnatic Music

 Introduction & Octave Range in Carnatic Flute

 Understanding Lower Octave Notations - Mayamalawagowla Raga
 Understanding Higher Octave Notations - Mayamalawagowla Raga

Section 7: Sarali Varsé s in Mayamalawagowla Raga

 Sarali Varsé s – Introduction

 Practicing Varsés in 3 Speeds – By Breath
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (1 & 2) in Speed 1
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (3 & 4) in Speed 1
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (5 & 6) in Speed 1
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (7 & 8) in Speed 1

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  Sarali Varsé Exercises (1 to 4) in Speed 2
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (5 to 8) in Speed 2
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (1 to 4) in Speed 3
 Sarali Varsé Exercises (5 to 8) in Speed 3

Section 8: Dhatu Varsés in Mayamalawagowla Raga

 Introduction
 Dhatu Varsé #1 in Speed 1
 Dhatu Varsé #1 in Speed 2
 Dhatu Varsé #1 in Speed 3
 Dhatu Varsé #2 in Speed 1 (Explanation)
 Dhatu Varsé #2 in Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
 Dhatu Varsé #2 in Speed 2 (Explanation & Exercise)
 Dhatu Varsé #2 in Speed 3 (Explanation & Exercise)
 Dhatu Varsé #3 in Speed 1 (Explanation)
 Dhatu Varsé #3 in Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
 Dhatu Varsé #3 in Speed 2 (Explanation & Exercise)
 Dhatu Varsé #3 in Speed 3 (Explanation & Exercise)
 Conclusion & Key - Takeaways

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 Learn Basics of South Indian Carnatic Flute –
Level - 2
1. Janti Varsé s
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Janti Varsé - Tapping Method Explanation - for Mayamalawagowla Raga
1.3 Key Instructions for Practicing Janti Varsé s in 3- Speeds
1.4 Janti Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 1
1.5 Janti Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 1
1.6 Janti Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
1.7 Janti Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 1
1.8 Janti Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
1.9 Janti Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 1
1.10 Janti Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
1.11 Janti Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 1
1.12 Janti Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
1.13 Janti Varsé - Exercise 6 - Speed 1
1.14 Janti Varsé - Exercise 6 - Speed 1 (Full Exercise)
1.15 Janti Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 2
1.16 Janti Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 2
1.17 Janti Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 2
1.18 Janti Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 2
1.19 Janti Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 2
1.20 Janti Varsé - Exercise 6 - Speed 2
1.21 Janti Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 3
1.22 Janti Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 3
1.23 Janti Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 3
1.24 Janti Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 3
1.25 Janti Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 3
1.26 Janti Varsé - Exercise 6 - Speed 3
1.27 Assignment Exercises

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 2. Tharasthayi Varsés in Mayamalawagowla Raga
2.1 Tharasthayi Varsé s – Introduction
2.2 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 1
2.3 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 2
2.4 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 3
2.5 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 1
2.6 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 2
2.7 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 3
2.8 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 1
2.9 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 2
2.10 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 3
2.11 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 1
2.12 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 2
2.13 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 3
2.14 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 1
2.15 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 2
2.16 Tharasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 3

3. Mandrasthayi Varsés
3.1 Mandrasthayi Varsé s - Introduction
3.2 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 1
3.3 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 2
3.4 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 1 - Speed 3
3.5 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 1
3.6 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 2
3.7 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 2 - Speed 3
3.8 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 1
3.9 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 2
3.10 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 3 - Speed 3
3.11 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 1
3.12 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 2
3.13 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 4 - Speed 3
3.14 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 1
3.15 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 2
3.16 Mandrasthayi Varsé - Exercise 5 - Speed 3

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 4. Theoretical Concepts of Carnatic Music – Part 1
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Commonly Used Swara - 'Sa'
4.3 Commonly Used Swara - 'Re'
4.4 Commonly Used Swara - 'Ga'
4.5 Commonly Used Swara - 'Ma'
4.6 Commonly Used Swara – Pa
4.7 Commonly Used Swara - 'Da'
4.8 Commonly Used Swara - 'Ni'
4.9 Rarely Used Swaras - With Code Numbers
4.10 Importance of Understanding Code Numbers of 'Swaras' in Carnatic Music

5. Introduction to Shankarabaranam Raga

5.1 Importance of Learning Shankarabaranam Raga
5.2 Fingering Technique of Saptaswaras in Shankarabaranam - 'Sa, Re, Ga, Ma'
5.3 Fingering Technique of Saptaswaras in Shankarabaranam - Pa, Da, Ni, Sa'
5.4 Aarohanam & Avarohanam - Shankarabaranam Raga
5.5 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Key Instructions
5.6 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Sarali Varsé s
5.7 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Dhatu Varsé s - Speed 1
5.8 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Dhatu Varsé s - Speed 2
5.9 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Dhatu Varsé s - Speed 3
5.10 Practice Instructions - Tharasthayi & Mandrasthayi Varsé s
(Shankarabaranam)
5.11 Janti Varsé - Tapping Method Explanation - Shankarabaranam Raga
5.12 Exercises in Shankarabaranam Raga - Janti Varsé

6. Step – By – Step tutorial – Indian National Anthem

6.1 Jana Gana Mana – Introduction & Full Song
6.2 Aarohanam & Avarohanam – Shankarabaranam Raga
6.3 Jana Gana Mana – Step by Step – Tutorial
6.4 Conclusion & Key-Takeaways

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Learn Basics of South Indian Carnatic Flute
– Level - 3
Curriculum

1. Introduction to Kalyani Raga

1.1 Importance of Learning Kalyani Raga
1.2 Explanation of how to play Saptaswaras (7 – Notes) in “Kalyani Raga” with
Chart
1.3 Practicing Exercises in Kalyani Raga

2. Different Types of Thalas

2.1 7 – Basic Thalas
2.2 Definition of Angas and Jathis
2.3 Understanding 7 – Thalas in 5 Jathis (A few examples with representation)

3. Alankaras
3.1 Importance
3.2 7 – Basic Alankaras in Mayamalawagowla Raga
3.3 Assignment

4. Adi Thala
4.1 Definition and representation
4.2 Instructions to Practice all the exercises in Adi Thala

5. Step – By – Step tutorial – Happy Birthday song

5.1 Happy Birthday – Introduction & Full Song
5.2 Aarohanam & Avarohanam – Harikambodhi Raga
5.3 Happy Birthday – Step by Step – Tutorial

Conclusion & Key-Takeaways

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Learn 3 - All Time favorite compositions of A R Rahman
– Step by Step

1. Learn Roja Janeman/Kaadhal Rojave - Step by Step

1.1. Welcome
1.2. Course – Curriculum
1.3. Roja Janeman/Kaadhal Rojave – Topics Covered
1.4. Introduction
1.5. Aarohanam & Avarohanam of Kapi Raga
1.6. Fingering chart – Swaras of Roja Janeman (Only for Carnatic Flute Learners!)
1.7. Roja Janeman/Kaadhal Rojave – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 1
1.8. Roja Janeman/Kaadhal Rojave – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 2
1.9. Roja Janeman/Kaadhal Rojave – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 3
1.10. Instructions to practice the song in Tamil Lyrics (Only Tamil Audience)
1.11. Raja Janeman – Full Song – Carnatic Flute
1.12. Roja Janeman – Conclusion & Assignment

2. Learn Dil Hai Chota Sa/Chinna Chinna Aase - Step by Step

2.1. Dil Hai Chota Sa – Topics Covered
2.2. Introduction
2.3. Aarohanam & Avarohanam of Harikamboji Raga
2.4. Fingering chart – Swaras of Dil Hai Chota Sa (Only for Carnatic Flute Learners!)
2.5. Dil Hai Chota Sa – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 1
2.6. Dil Hai Chota Sa – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 2
2.7. Dil Hai Chota Sa – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 3
2.8. Instructions to practice the song in Tamil Lyrics (Only Tamil Audience)
2.9. Dil Hai Chota Sa – Full Song – Carnatic Flute
2.10. Conclusion & Assignment

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3. Learn Vellai Pookal - Step by Step
3.1. Vellai Pookal – Topics Covered
3.2. Vellai Pookal – Introduction
3.3. Aarohanam & Avarohanam of Hamsadhwani Raga
3.4. Fingering chart – Swaras of Vellai Pookal (Only for Carnatic Flute Learners!)
3.5. Vellai Pookal – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 1
3.6. Vellai Pookal – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 2
3.7. Vellai Pookal – Step by Step Tutorial – Part 3
3.8. Vellai Pookal – Full Song – Carnatic Flute
3.9. Vellai Pookal – Assignment & Course Conclusion

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